Add 32/12 and 1/50
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 1/50
32/12 + 1/50 is 403/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
32/12 = 32 × 25/12 × 25 = 800/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
1/50 = 1 × 6/50 × 6 = 6/300 - Add the two like fractions:
800/300 + 6/300 = 800 + 6/300 = 806/300 - 806/300 simplified gives 403/150
- So, 32/12 + 1/50 = 403/150
In mixed form: 2103/150
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